Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer

October 14: Nehemiah 11-12; Psalm 1; Acts 3

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Observation: This choice blessing of the Lord is for those who "delight" in His Word! They have disciplined themselves enough to moving past the "have to" of reading God’s Word. They are eager to get into the Word. They are disappointed when they are interrupted. Instead of being quick to close The Book, they want to read just a few more verses. Like special food, they do more than just eat it, they savor it! As the day progresses and becomes night, they think back and "savor" the Word again and again in their thoughts.

Application: As I allow good routines and habits to shape my life, more and more I find times of Bible reading and study that began because of duty, and because I know it is good for me —those times change to delight as God’s Spirit reveals Himself through His Word! Time in the Word is time well spent!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, what a great benefit I have every day, spending time in your Word. Every day you give me something special from your Word. Amen

Pastor Leon

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